Some puppies are easy to potty train. Others can pose a bit of a challenge. No matter what your dog’s personality, the key to successful potty training is knowledge and consistency. Canines of all species are naturally inclined to avoid going to the bathroom in their “den.” In the case of domestic dogs, they can […]
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Puppies are the epitome of youth. Full of vim and vigor, they exude joy and energy in everything they do. Unfortunately, it’s their very youth that makes them susceptible to certain conditions and puppy diseases that may be life-threatening. An immature immune system, lack of life experience and judgment, and bad genetics can all add
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As far back as ancient Rome, dogs were used to guard farm animals from wolves and other predators. Centuries later, the descendants of those dogs are still hard at work. Called the Maremma Sheepdog, this Italian livestock guardian breed is particularly good at taking care of sheep and goats. Here in the U.S., Maremmas care
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Dogs have a lot of things in common with people. Dental issues are one. As humans age, they can develop dental problems, and dogs are the same way. If a dog hasn’t received proper dental care throughout his life, odds are that he’s going to have some senior dog teeth issues. Even dogs who have
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Puppies are the epitome of youth. Full of vim and vigor, they exude joy and energy in everything they do. Unfortunately, it’s their very youth that makes puppies susceptible to certain conditions that may be life-threatening. An immature immune system, lack of life experience and judgment, and bad genetics can all add up to puppy diseases
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Wearm weather gives you plenty of time to play with your dog and spoil him with all kinds of toys. You can offer your dog many different items to play with in the summer, but some summer dog toys lend themselves better to different age groups. Let’s take a look at dog toys made with
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If you’ve had your dog spayed or neutered, your veterinarian probably recommended a pre-anesthetic blood panel, which included a CBC. A CBC —short for complete blood count — provides a window into your dog’s inner health. A CBC is usually ordered in conjunction with a blood chemistry to evaluate organ function. It’s no wonder the
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In Wild, the Oscar-nominated movie starring Reese Witherspoon, the character Cheryl Strayed finds her inner strength while hiking alone from California to Washington on the Pacific Crest Trail. Anyone familiar with this historic stretch of trail understands why. Its beauty is matched only by the strength and endurance needed to traverse it. But that’s only
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I’ll never forget the day I first saw my dog, Candy, at the local shelter. Still scared and confused after having been surrendered by her owners a few weeks earlier, she desperately needed a home. A shy, 6-year-old mixed breed, her chances of getting adopted were slim. Now that Candy has become part of my
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Dogs love to get out of the house. And not just for walks. They like to go places, see things, and have new experiences. If mom and dad are along, that makes the outing even better. “Dogs are social creatures who bond with humans and, for the most part, enjoy traveling with their human companions,” said
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